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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 417.94 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 417.94 and 150.68 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 417.94 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/417.94 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 417.94 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 62,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,975.20/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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